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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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Military reports 843 more COVID-19 cases
The military on Sunday reported 843 additional COVID-19 cases, raising the total caseload among its domestic personnel to 17,736. The new cases included 490 from the Army, 107 from the Navy, 102 from the Air Force and 85 from the Marine Corps. There were also 46 cases from units under the direct control of the defense ministry, 12 from the ministry and one from the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Currently, 4,949 military personnel are under treatment. (Yonhap)
Feb. 27, 2022
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S. Korea to pay compensation to spy agents during Korean War
South Korea will pay out its first batch of compensation to its nationals who participated in US military intelligence operations in North Korea before and during the Korean War, and their bereaved families, the defense ministry said Thursday. On Wednesday, the ministry convened an internal review panel to make the decision applicable to 160 individuals, including 143 who worked for the Korea Liaison Office (KLO) and other units from 1948 to 1953. The panel approved 1.57 billion won ($1.31 mil
Feb. 24, 2022
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S. Korea successfully tests L-SAM missile interceptor: sources
South Korea's military on Wednesday conducted a successful test-firing of a long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM) under development, informed sources said, in an apparent move to counter North Korea's evolving missile threats. The state-run Agency for Defense Development oversaw the launch at a testing site in Taean, 150 kilometers southwest of Seoul, following a series of North Korean missile launches last month, including hypersonic and intermediate-range missiles. Details on the fligh
Feb. 23, 2022
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Military reports 767 more COVID-19 cases
The military on Wednesday reported 767 additional COVID-19 cases, raising the total caseload among its domestic personnel to 14,022. The new cases included 510 from the Army, 86 from the Air Force, 60 from the Navy, 55 from the Marine Corps, and 39 from units under the direct control of the defense ministry. There were also 14 cases from the ministry, two from the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command, and one from the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Currently, 3,878 military personnel are under treat
Feb. 23, 2022
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S. Korea to take part in India-led joint naval exercise: sources
South Korea's Navy plans to participate in a multilateral naval exercise led by India starting later this week, informed sources said Tuesday. A Navy frigate with around 100 troops on board is heading to the Indian Ocean for Milan 2022, slated to run from Friday to March 4. The biennial exercise is aimed at improving counter-piracy capabilities and interoperability, they added. It was postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Yonhap)
Feb. 22, 2022
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K9 howitzer manufacturer to launch 'user community' to share artillery experience
Hanwha Defense, the South Korean manufacturer of the K9 self-propelled howitzer, plans to launch a forum of its user countries in April to share their experience in operating the artillery system, officials said Monday. The company will hold the inaugural session of the "K9 User Community" in Changwon, 400 kilometers south of Seoul -- the manufacturing hub for the weapons system currently run by six foreign countries, including Finland, Norway and Estonia. The company has sent out invi
Feb. 21, 2022
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US says deployment of latest Apache helicopters to S. Korea complete
The US Forces Korea (USFK) has completed the deployment of the newest Apache attack helicopters to South Korea, its aviation unit said, as the allies have stepped up joint efforts to counter Pyongyang's evolving military threats. In a Facebook post last Friday, the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade said that the process to deploy the latest AH-64E Version 6 helicopters to Camp Humphreys, a main USFK base in Pyeongtaek, 70 kilometers south of Seoul, was completed two days earlier. It did not specify th
Feb. 21, 2022
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Military reports 477 more COVID-19 cases
The military on Monday reported 477 additional COVID-19 cases, raising the total caseload among its domestic personnel to 12,674. The new cases included 344 from the Army, 41 from the Air Force, 34 from the Marine Corps, 28 from units under the direct control of the defense ministry and 20 from the Navy. There were also nine infections from the ministry and one from the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Currently, 3,330 military personnel are under treatment. (Yonhap)
Feb. 21, 2022
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S. Korea successfully conducts low-temperature test on homegrown chopper
South Korea's military has successfully conducted a low-temperature flight test on a light-armed helicopter under a plan to complete its development by year's end, the state arms procurement agency said Friday. The LAH helicopter went through a nine-week evaluation program ending earlier this month in Yellowknife, Canada where the temperature dips to around minus 32 C in winter, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). The program included test-flying the chopper some
Feb. 18, 2022
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Navy aircraft unit reaches 40-year accident-free milestone
South Korea's Navy said Thursday a local air patrol unit has reached a milestone of mishap-free flights over the past 40 years since its establishment. The Patrol Squadron 615, based on the southern resort island of Jeju, achieved the record, having logged a total flight distance of 15.3 million kilometers, equivalent to traveling around the Earth 380 times, according to the Navy. Launched in February 1982, the squadron currently operates 16 P-3 maritime patrol planes to cover the southwestern p
Feb. 17, 2022
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S. Korea to reinforce Air Force's anti-missile unit amid growing N. Korean threats
South Korea's military will reinforce the Air Force's missile defense unit by deploying additional equipment, including advanced radars, and broadening its missions, the defense ministry said Thursday, in response to evolving threats from North Korea highlighted by its various types of missile tests of late. The ministry issued a public notice on its push for legislation to restructure the existing Air Defense Missile Command as part of efforts to enhance the military's anti-missile capabilities
Feb. 17, 2022
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Military reports 411 more COVID-19 cases
South Korea's military on Tuesday reported 411 additional COVID-19 cases, raising the total caseload among its personnel here to 9,355. The new cases included 253 from the Army, 54 from the Air Force, 50 from units under the direct control of the defense ministry, and 32 from the Navy. There were also 18 cases from the Marine Corps and four from the South Korea-US Combined Forces Command. Currently, 3,647 military personnel are under treatment. The US Forces Korea (USFK), meanwhile, said 162
Feb. 15, 2022
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S.Korea, US, Japan commit to close coordination against N.Korean missile threats
The defense chiefs of South Korea, the US, and Japan on Thursday committed to “closely cooperate” against North Korean threats and hold an in-person ministerial meeting during a trilateral phone call, South Korea’s Defense Ministry announced. South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook had a 30-minute phone discussion with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi that started at 7:45 a.m. The three defense chiefs “shared an assessment o
Feb. 10, 2022
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Military reports 351 more COVID-19 cases
South Korea's military on Thursday reported 351 additional COVID-19 cases, raising the total caseload among its domestic personnel to 7,508. The new cases included 183 from the Army, 93 from the Air Force, 29 from the Navy, 26 from units under the direct control of the defense ministry, 17 from the Marine Corps, two from the Joint Chiefs of Staff and one from the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command. Currently, 2,850 military personnel are under treatment. Meanwhile, two more sailors of the
Feb. 10, 2022
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Military to expand missile command amid NK missile threats
South Korea's military is seeking to rename and strengthen the Army's missile unit to better cope with North Korea's evolving missile threats, its officials said Thursday. The defense ministry made a public notice on its push for legislation to rename the current Army Missile Command to the Army Missile Strategic Command and expand its headquarters and subordinate units. Under the envisioned reorganization set for April, its commander's rank will be elevated to lieutenant general from the curren
Feb. 10, 2022
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USFK reveals last year's special ops training amid tensions caused by NK missile tests
The US Forces Korea (USFK) has revealed it conducted a special commando training late last year, in an apparent move to highlight America's military might following a recent series of North Korean missile launches. In a Facebook post Monday, the US military's Special Operations Command Korea (SOCKOR) showed a set of photos depicting commandos training in what seem to be coastal and mountainous areas. "SOCKOR seized opportunities for cold weather, maritime and ground domain readiness trainin
Feb. 9, 2022
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Military advises incoming recruits to cast early ballots
South Korea's military recruitment agency on Wednesday advised incoming draftees to cast their ballots during an early voting period for the March 9 presidential election. The Military Manpower Administration (MMA) said that some 20,000 men are set to begin mandatory service before the Election Day, and they can go to polling stations when early voting takes place on March 4-5. By law, citizens can only cast their votes at their legal residential districts on the Election Day. When outside their
Feb. 9, 2022
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USFK chief LaCamera visits air base with precision bombs
US Forces Korea (USFK) chief Gen. Paul LaCamera visited an American air unit equipped with high-end guided bombs last week to ensure "fight-tonight" readiness, his office said Tuesday, amid tensions caused by recent North Korean missile launches. In a Facebook post, the USFK showed a series of photos depicting him looking at a set of formidable weapons systems, like the Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs), during his visit to the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base in the western ci
Feb. 8, 2022
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Military reports 466 more COVID-19 cases
South Korea's military on Tuesday reported 466 additional COVID-19 cases, raising the total caseload among its domestic personnel to 6,742. The new cases included 271 from the Army, 148 from the Air Force, 26 from the Marine Corps, 12 from the Navy, eight from units under the direct control of the defense ministry and one from the ministry. Currently, 2,252 military personnel are under treatment. Meanwhile, the military reported no additional virus cases from the Navy's 304-strong Cheonghae u
Feb. 8, 2022
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'Robot chefs' unveiled at boot camp to cut troops' workloads, improve meals
South Korea's military unveiled its novel lineup of "robot chefs" at a boot camp on Monday in an effort to lessen Army cooks' workloads and meet growing calls to improve everyday troop meals. The kitchen has become the latest frontier for the military's tech-based operational strategy, as it seeks to enhance efficiency and safety in its personnel management amid concerns about possible troop shortages caused by the country's chronically low birthrate. Since November, the Army's 28th
Feb. 7, 2022